Car wont start when switched off, only kick starting works
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Car wont start when switched off, only kick starting works
Hi Guys
I have a citi 2007 model and the car wont start when switched off, only kick starting it works. if i switch it off then immediately try starting it with the key it wont take just dies, any ideas ? could it be something else besides the battery?
I have a citi 2007 model and the car wont start when switched off, only kick starting it works. if i switch it off then immediately try starting it with the key it wont take just dies, any ideas ? could it be something else besides the battery?
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Re: Car wont start when switched off, only kick starting wor
Even if you leave the car overnight still does not start?
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Re: Car wont start when switched off, only kick starting wor
Correct if left for even a few minutes, switched off, it does not start.
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Re: Car wont start when switched off, only kick starting wor
If you can manage to start it, take it to any battery centre, super quick, Hi Q, they will test your battery for you. Once tested they will give you a printout and if it needs to be replaced, for a citi 646 battery, bank on around R750 to R850, there was also a battery for sale at R550, just search for that.
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Re: Car wont start when switched off, only kick starting wor
didnt know 2007 Citi golfs came out with a kickstarter?
sounds like a possible key coding issue or battery problem.
sounds like a possible key coding issue or battery problem.
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does it atleast SWINg when you turn the key,..or dead!
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Re: Car wont start when switched off, only kick starting wor
Swings and the clock and odo digits that are displayed fade. i can hear the fuel pump prime when i turn the key to the on position. The battery is due for replacement anyway looks abit worse for wear. can you get a battery recharged? or serviced ?
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Re: Car wont start when switched off, only kick starting wor
Replace the battery, sounds like it is finished...
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Re: Car wont start when switched off, only kick starting wor
yupp battery saying bye bye...
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Solo786 wrote:after you bust the rsi , should have put down the window and asked "Do you even lift bro?"
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Re: Car wont start when switched off, only kick starting wor
Nope, it IS the battery.Del-Bosc wrote: could it be something else besides the battery?
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Re: Car wont start when switched off, only kick starting wor
Got a new battery, Car seems to be fine now, will leave it for today and see what happens tomorrow morning. thanks guys for the help.
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Re: Car wont start when switched off, only kick starting wor
See, I knew Howie was a wizard, it IS the battery...Howie-WP wrote:Nope, it IS the battery.Del-Bosc wrote: could it be something else besides the battery?
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Project Fes: 1982 VW Golf GLS 1.5
Project FeO: 1966 VW Type 2 Transporter Kombi Split Window
Previous Garage:
Roxy: 2015 VW Golf R
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Re: Car wont start when switched off, only kick starting wor
Yip, Captain Obvious is Obvious!Neuk wrote:See, I knew Howie was a wizard, it IS the battery...Howie-WP wrote:Nope, it IS the battery.Del-Bosc wrote: could it be something else besides the battery?
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Re: Car wont start when switched off, only kick starting wor
I agree....new battery is required, and with the coming winter and cold mornings, an already dodgy battery is just going to give you more grief.
however.....I would also look at the charging rate/alternator..as a car that has just been driven should have enough "oomph" in it to start again, it would normally take a little longer for a battery to lose its charge....unless the battery has a dead cell or two already.
anybody with a "Avo-Meter" could check your charging rate....normally around the 12.8v to 13.4v depending on electrical equipment switched on using power.
however.....I would also look at the charging rate/alternator..as a car that has just been driven should have enough "oomph" in it to start again, it would normally take a little longer for a battery to lose its charge....unless the battery has a dead cell or two already.
anybody with a "Avo-Meter" could check your charging rate....normally around the 12.8v to 13.4v depending on electrical equipment switched on using power.